( C2 ) The Impact of Emmett Till

Question 1

what was to make this case different from all the others

Answer 1

it was the publicity the case received that made it different

Question 2

what were the two important consequences

Answer 2

1) Many whites in the north were able to see the horrific racism blacks in the south faced, this Brought an increased awareness
2) It motivated blacks to take a more active role in the fight to bring about change

Question 3

what do historians believe about the Emmett till case

Answer 3

they believed that it was a catalyst for the civil rights movement